Cardiac Sonographer and Student Coordinator

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO, is seeking a highly skilled Echocardiography Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures and coordinate the training and registry readiness of students and staff.

The role requires RDCS or RCS certification, a Cardiac Sonography program or related degree, and BLS. 3 years of relevant experience is expected; on-site schedule is days, full-time with 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate’s degree in allied health OR a Bachelor’s degree in any area.
• RDCS by ARDMS or RCS by CCI required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete echocardiographic examinations with high-quality imaging and accurate documentation for physician interpretation.
• Coordinate and oversee clinical training of Echocardiography students and new graduate sonographers; evaluate clinical competencies and progress.
• Maintain documentation for training, competency assessments, and registry readiness for uncredentialed or newly credentialed sonographers.
• Assist with educational activities, provide performance feedback, and ensure adherence to departmental protocols and UCHealth standards.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate’s degree in allied health OR a Bachelor’s degree in any area.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by ARDMS

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Echocardiography

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $43.70 - $61.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by a physician. Coordinates the clinical education, training, and registry readiness of Echocardiography students, Cardiac Sonographer Associate–level staff, and new graduate sonographers to ensure consistent performance and development within the department.

Responsibilities

Performs complete echocardiographic examinations, ensuring high-quality imaging and accurate documentation for physician interpretation.

Coordinates and oversees clinical training of Echocardiography students and new graduate sonographers; evaluates clinical competencies and progress.

Maintains documentation for training, competency assessments, and registry readiness for uncredentialed or newly credentialed sonographers.

Assists with educational activities, provides performance feedback, and ensures adherence to departmental protocols and UCHealth standards.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Registered Sonographer


• Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer


• Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer


• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate’s degree in allied health OR a Bachelor’s degree in any area.


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.


• 3 years relevant experience.


• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.


• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.


• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.


• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.


• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.


• Free Care.com membership.


• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.


• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.


• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.


• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.


• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.


• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.


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  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  
  
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  
  
  
  


• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.


• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.


• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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